Taste and Seek

Synopsis: A late reflection, but a meaningful one—tracing the rise of David, the fall of Saul, and the steady, unchanging character of God through it all.In this episode you will hear: 1) What does the Lord delight in?Not partial obedience, but wholehearted love expressed through obedience. Saul’s compromise with the Amalekites shows how easy it is to justify “almost” obeying when it benefits us. True obedience flows from loving God fully—not just doing what’s convenient.2) God’s justice and mercy are never in conflictDavid’s story—through tragedies involving Tamar, Amnon, and Bathsheba—reveals both human failure and divine consistency. Even when justice feels hard to understand, God remains righteous and merciful. Unlike David, God does not play favorites; He responds to genuine repentance with grace, yet sin still carries real consequences.3) David points us to a better KingThe hope placed in David ultimately falls short. His life reminds us that even the best human leaders fail. But God’s promise—the Davidic Covenant—was always pointing forward to Jesus Christ, the true King who reigns in righteousness, protects the vulnerable, and fulfills every promise perfectly.A sobering and hopeful reminder: our hearts long for a perfect king—and that longing is only satisfied in Christ.Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cover to Cover⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bible Reading Plan⁠⁠Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:A new generation has risen in Israel and shocker of all shockers- they have abandoned the God who rescued them to pursue their own ways. They did what was right in their own eyes believing they could serve both God and "gods." However, we must choose one. Although Judges shows how far we can stray, Ruth and 1 Samuel remind us that God has never forgotten his promise. In this episode you will hear:- First, am I listening to the Shepherd's voice or my own? How do I know if I am? In Judges, the next generation of Israelites abandoned the ways of the Lord taught by Moses and Joshua to follow their own ways. Though we don't like to think so, we are more like them than different. So, how do we learn our Shepherd's voice?- Second, the story of Ruth reminds us that in the chaos of Judges, God had not forgotten his promise. It's a bright spot to see God's faithfulness. Through the love story of Ruth and Boaz will come the world's greatest redemption.- Finally, in Hannah, we are reminded that God meets our greatest needs. While God grants Hannah a baby and even a couple more after Samuel's birth, it wasn't a baby that Hannah so desperately needed, but to know that she wasn't alone in her situation. God saw her and cared for her. Don't we all need that hope?Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cover to Cover⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bible Reading Plan⁠⁠Have you gotten your ⁠⁠⁠Anchored⁠⁠⁠ Ticket yet?Coming May 2, 2026 at Horizon Church in Allentown, PA comes a gathering for women unlike any other in the Lehigh Valley.⁠⁠⁠Anchored: in peace⁠⁠⁠ will fill you with encouragement and renewed hope as you worship and learn alongside your sisters in Christ. ⁠⁠⁠Check out the link ⁠⁠⁠for more details and we'll see you in May!Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:In this episode, I’m checking in on my word of the year: rest—and how it’s been harder to live out than I expected. I’m sharing a few lessons God has been teaching me about boundaries, trusting His sovereignty, and letting go of striving.If your New Year intentions have started to fade, consider this your invitation to return—with grace, honesty, and a reminder that God’s provision is always enough.In this episode you will hear:Rest sounded simple—but living it out has been anything butBoundaries create space for what matters (even when they’re hard to keep)You don’t have to do it all—God is in controlStriving exhausts, but trusting God leads to peace and provisionIt’s not too late to return to what God called you to this yearResources mentioned:Cover to Cover T+S Bible Reading PlanAnchored in Peace is happening on May 2, 2026 in Allentown, PA!⁠⁠⁠Anchored 2026 Tickets now available! Grab your ticket today!⁠⁠⁠Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:A pile of stones. A city with a violent past. And a God who refuses to leave broken stories unfinished. In this episode, we explore how God invites us into covenant love, calls us to remember, and quietly works redemption in places we least expect.In this episode you will hear:- First, what does it truly mean to fear the Lord and serve Him alone? We explore God’s covenant love—a love marked by overwhelming generosity, deep devotion, and a call to find our identity in Him rather than in the lesser things that so easily entangle us.- Second, we consider the importance of telling our stories. From the rock memorials of the Jordan to the voices of the Psalms, Scripture reminds us that faith is meant to be shared—especially in the ordinary, everyday moments. This Holy Week, we ask: what has God done in your life, and who needs to hear about it?- Finally, we look for redemption in unexpected places. Through the story of Shechem, we see how God can transform even the most broken and painful histories into places of refuge and hope. Nothing is beyond His ability to restore.Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cover to Cover⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bible Reading Plan⁠⁠Have you gotten your ⁠⁠Anchored⁠⁠ Ticket yet?Coming May 2, 2026 at Horizon Church in Allentown, PA comes a gathering for women unlike any other in the Lehigh Valley.⁠⁠Anchored: in peace⁠⁠ will fill you with encouragement and renewed hope as you worship and learn alongside your sisters in Christ. ⁠⁠Check out the link ⁠⁠for more details and we'll see you in May!Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:Join Carol Andersen, named one of 2026's Women of the Year in the Lehigh Valley, and I as we discuss the beauty of blooming from difficult situations. Bloom is an incredible organization that works in honoring women and giving them a fresh launchpad. Their work centers around their love for Jesus and his image bearers. From a mom, to foster mom, Carol shares her journey that led her to empower women into a stronger and healthier life after leaving one that exploited them. She and her team aspire to see the women bloom. You’ll be encouraged by her journey!In this episode you will hear:Healing is a nonlinear journeyHer story- bio mom to foster mom to CEOHow her faith inspired her workFinding beauty in surprises Our wounds open us to others' woundednessResources mentioned:- ⁠Bloom for Women - My Sister's Closet- Art Heals Creative StudioTo connect with Carol and Bloom's work, follow her on her website at ⁠⁠https://bloomforwomen.org/Anchored in Peace is happening on May 2, 2026 in Allentown, PA!⁠⁠Anchored 2026 Tickets now available! Grab your ticket today!⁠⁠Thank you to our podcast supporter!If you'd like to be a Podcast Supporter and get a shout out, please ⁠⁠⁠click this link⁠⁠⁠. We appreciate you and your financial support in building this ministry!Connect with T+S!Have you grabbed your copy of ⁠⁠⁠Cover to Cover⁠⁠⁠? It's our NEW T+S Bible in a year reading plan! Grab your copy and join us. You can start whenever! Let’s make a plan and jump in together.Find the reading plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tasteandseek.org/bibleinayear ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:In this episode, we explore three reflections from Israel’s wilderness journey. First, God asks Moses, “Is the arm of the LORD too short?” Secondly, obedience takes time to develop and often a wilderness to filter our idols. Lastly, we can't help but notice how the surrounding nations respond to God's provision over his faithfulness.In this episode you will hear:- Even after witnessing incredible miracles, Moses doubts God’s ability to provide. - The wilderness becomes a long lesson in trusting God’s provision—where Israel learns that God faithfully supplies their needs, often in ways far beyond what they imagine.- The Israelites' struggles with idolatry reveal something familiar: in seasons of hardship, our hearts often cling to things other than God.Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠⁠Cover to Cover⁠⁠⁠ Bible Reading Plan⁠⁠- Counterfeit Gods by Timothy KellerHave you gotten your ⁠Anchored⁠ Ticket yet?Coming May 2, 2026 at Horizon Church in Allentown, PA comes a gathering for women unlike any other in the Lehigh Valley.⁠Anchored: in peace⁠ will fill you with encouragement and renewed hope as you worship and learn alongside your sisters in Christ. ⁠Check out the link ⁠for more details and we'll see you in May!Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:If you’ve been part of the anti- sex trafficking movement in the Lehigh Valley, you’re most likely familiar with the work of Dr. Heather Evans. She is a leader in the anti-trafficking space as well as in domestic/church abuse and trauma. I invited her to talk about the importance of developing a theology of suffering and keeping hope in light of the work she does. Suffering happens to us all and we have the choice of how we'll respond to it. Even if you’re not a counselor, she shares practical how-tos from the stay at home parent to a business CEO to come alongside those who are suffering. In this episode you will hear:Encouragement to move from knowledge to actionEngage your heart and mind while learning about others' storiesLearn from survivors how to find hopeDevelop a theology of suffering through a Christian perspectivePut on new lenses when suffering comes into our livesPost-traumatic growth reminds us of the resurrection that Jesus gives us in our livesResources mentioned:- Dr. Diane Langberg- Carolyn Curtis James The Gospel of Ruth- Voices of Survivors Project- Howard Thurman Jesus and the Disinherited- Night by Elie Wiesel - Corrie ten Boom- American Bible Society- Tim Keller's Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering- Deeper by Dane OrtlundTo connect with Heather and her services, follow her on her website at ⁠https://evanscounselingservices.com/Anchored in Peace is happening on May 2, 2026 in Allentown, PA!⁠Anchored 2026 Tickets now available! Grab your ticket today!⁠Thank you to our podcast supporter!If you'd like to be a Podcast Supporter and get a shout out, please ⁠⁠click this link⁠⁠. We appreciate you and your financial support in building this ministry!Connect with T+S!Have you grabbed your copy of ⁠⁠Cover to Cover⁠⁠? It's our NEW T+S Bible in a year reading plan! Grab your copy and join us. You can start whenever! Let’s make a plan and jump in together.Find the reading plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠tasteandseek.org/bibleinayear ⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:In this episode, we trace the thread of Jesus through the pages of the Law and into the wilderness camp of Israel — discovering that the Old Testament has always been pointing to Him.While reading in the Old Testament can feel unrelated to the New, we can use the technique to "wonder" and "notice" to help us dig deeper into the text.As we continue on, let's remember what Jesus reminded the Pharisees: Moses wrote about him!In this episode you will hear:- The unclean and clean laws point us to Jesus and his ability to make the unclean clean- God's desire has always been to dwell with his people. We see that in how he designs the tabernacle and places it in the very center of the camp.- Numbers 7 has specific Jesus moments! Can you spot them?Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠Cover to Cover⁠⁠ Bible Reading Plan⁠⁠Have you gotten your Anchored Ticket yet?Coming May 2, 2026 at Horizon Church in Allentown, PA comes a gathering for women unlike any other in the Lehigh Valley.Anchored: in peace will fill you with encouragement and renewed hope as you worship and learn alongside your sisters in Christ. Check out the link for more details and we'll see you in May!Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:This Lent, I’m learning what it really means to rest — not in the absence of grief, but in the middle of it.In this solo episode, I’m sharing how to find rest even in sorrow. We’ll talk about trusting God as our Anchor — steady and unmoved even when we drift. We’ll explore the practice of lament, a gift woven throughout the Psalms, that invites us to bring our doubts, questions, and heartbreak honestly before Him. If you’re walking through grief — or loving someone who is — this episode is for you.Let’s learn how to rest, even here.In this episode you will hear:Lament is a gift for usThe book of Psalms is a great start to learning how to prayEncouragement to know that our God goes with us in all we doPsalm 13 and Psalm 30 are wonderful prayers for us to modelResources mentioned:- ⁠⁠Dark Clouds Deep Mercy⁠Anchored 2026 Tickets now available! Grab your ticket today!⁠Thank you to our podcast supporters!If you'd like to be a Podcast Supporter and get a shout out, please ⁠⁠click this link⁠⁠. We appreciate you and your financial support in building this ministry!Connect with T+S!Have you grabbed your copy of ⁠⁠Cover to Cover⁠⁠? It's our NEW T+S Bible in a year reading plan! Grab your copy and join us. You can start whenever! Let’s make a plan and jump in together.Find the reading plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠tasteandseek.org/bibleinayear ⁠⁠⁠⁠Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:In this episode, we explore the holiness of God in Exodus and Leviticus and why it can make us uncomfortable. We reflect on how God’s detailed instructions for the tabernacle and sacrifices reveal not harshness, but His perfect goodness, love, and justice.We examine how Aaron the high priest points to Jesus—and what his story means for us as people who are forgiven, sealed, and called into a royal priesthood.Finally, we trace how the elements of the tabernacle ultimately point to Christ and the hope fulfilled in Book of Revelation. Anchored in the promise Psalm 37, this episode reminds us that even when we stumble, the holy God who calls us is the One who holds us fast.In this episode you will hear:- Why we get uncomfortable or even bored reading through Exodus and Leviticus- We're more like Aaron than we know... and that's a good thing- The tabernacle set up gives us a preview of the throne room in Heaven minus one important detail...Resources mentioned:- ⁠Cover to Cover⁠ Bible Reading Plan⁠⁠- Holier Than Thou by Jackie Hill PerryThank you to our Podcast Supporter:If you'd like to be a ⁠⁠Podcast Supporter⁠⁠, you can do that ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:My friend Kristi Szabo shares how over years of small “yeses” led her to her teaching retirement and starting a new non profit (The Next Wave Ministries) for women aging out of foster care. After listening and reading from different foster youth’s stories, she recognized the gap that foster youth face once they turn 18. Now, her ministry is in the process of purchasing a home for these young women. To connect with Kristi and her ministry, click here.In this episode you will hear:The hidden crisis of youth aging out of foster care without help and support. Encouragement that God will use anyone who says, "yes." Building habits of Bible reading, prayer, and silent times prepares us for the tasks ahead of us.We are challenged to remember that we all can do something to care for the widows, orphans, and the foreigners.Resources mentioned:- ⁠Cinder Girl by Christina Meredith- Susie Larson's booksTo connect with Kristi and her ministry, follow her on her website at www.thenextwaveministries.orgAnchored 2026 Tickets now available! Grab your ticket today!Thank you to our podcast supporter!If you'd like to be a Podcast Supporter and get a shout out, please ⁠click this link⁠. We appreciate you and your financial support in building this ministry!Connect with T+S!Have you grabbed your copy of ⁠Cover to Cover⁠? It's our NEW T+S Bible in a year reading plan! Grab your copy and join us. You can start whenever! Let’s make a plan and jump in together.Find the reading plan at ⁠⁠⁠tasteandseek.org/bibleinayear ⁠⁠⁠Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:In this episode, we reflect on God’s faithfulness throughout Scripture—from Genesis to Exodus—and the deep assurance that He is a God who acts, keeps His promises, and gives peace to His people. Even in the midst of broken families, hardship, and uncertainty, God’s promises aren't dependent on our performance. Whether you’re walking through joy or struggle, this conversation is an invitation to remember who you are, whose you are, and to rest in the peace only He can give.In this episode you will hear:- God takes action- God's covenant is not conditional- God blesses his people with peaceResources mentioned:- Cover to Cover Bible Reading Plan⁠⁠Thank you to our Podcast Supporter:If you'd like to be a ⁠Podcast Supporter⁠, you can do that ⁠here⁠!Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:We live in a world that praises exhaustion and calls it faithfulness. I bought into it—until my body, soul, and schedule said no more. In this episode, I talk honestly about rest as an act of trust: trusting that God is enough even when I stop striving, trusting that my limits are not failures but invitations, and trusting that my worth isn’t measured by how much I produce. This conversation is about releasing the pressure to do it all, reprioritizing time around what actually matters, and learning to let God be God while I rest.In this episode you will hear:- Busyness is a way to cover my fear and a false way to find my self worth- Rest forces me to wrestle with my unspoken expectations of God- I'm learning that my limitations aren't weakness but an invitation to trust God with everything- I've been challenged to reprioritize my time around who truly matters in my lifeResources mentioned:- The Next Wave Ministries Masquerade Ball- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taste and Seek Bible Reading Plan⁠⁠- Rich Villodas' book The Deeply Formed Life- Ruth Chou Simons' When Strivings CeaseAnchored will be here before you know it! If you'd like to be a vendor at our event and connect with our wonderful guests, we'd love to meet you! Here is the form to reserve your spot.Thank you to our Podcast Supporter:Lighthouse Realty!!! Whether you're looking for a home, a property manager, or a new career path, Lighthouse Realty has you covered. They are focused on giving their best to bring you to your best home or build better relationships with your tenants. We are grateful for their long time support!If you'd like to be a Podcast Supporter, you can do that here!Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:The first Cover to Cover episode! What is Cover to Cover? It is a Bible reading plan from Taste + Seek designed to help you read your Bible from.... cover to cover! Twice a month we will have an episode to ponder over the reading and provide insights to challenge our hearts to draw closer to the One who loves us.In this episode you will hear:God's beautiful design for the world- peace, wholeness, and a perfect relationship with him.Job gives words and validation for the one who is in the throes of suffering and sorrow. Grief is welcomed before our God.God is on a mission to right the wrongResources mentioned:Grab your copy of ⁠Cover to Cover⁠! I hope you'll join us and you can start whenever! Find the reading plan at ⁠⁠⁠tasteandseek.org/bibleinayear ⁠⁠⁠Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:In my incredible conversation with Lauren Gaines from Inspired Motherhood, we get to unpack what it is to find unshakable peace when life feels anything but peaceful. If 2026 has felt like a rocky start or if you find yourself in an unsettling season, this is a great episode to listen to. We talk about finding peace through chaotic moments in mom life and being honest that we all struggle (even with anger!). Lauren encourages us to ultimately find peace in Christ and what that actually looks like. She is a speaker and the founder of Inspired Motherhood as well as the author of Unshakable Kids. Lauren is wife to Darryl, a former school psychologist, and a homeschooling mom with three great kids. In this episode you will hear:Overcoming obstacles and the importance of a healthy mindsetKnowing Jesus as the unshakable anchor. The importance of rest and self care Because of Jesus’ birthright, we can inherit his peaceResources mentioned:- Unshakable Kids by Lauren Gaines- Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer- Hunt Gather Parent by Michaelleen DoucleffTo connect with Lauren and her ministry, follow her on IG at inspired.motherhood and of course her website at inspired-motherhood.comThank you to our podcast supporter!Watchdog Coffee has been a long time supporter of T+S. If you're a coffee lover and love supporting local businesses, check them out! They have a great subscription plan so you can get your freshly roasted coffee every month. Our personal favorite is Midnight Scout their darkest roast.If you'd like to be a Podcast Supporter and get a shout out, please click this link. We appreciate you and your financial support in building this ministry!Connect with T+S!Have you grabbed your copy of Cover to Cover? It's our NEW T+S Bible in a year reading plan! Grab your copy and join us. You can start whenever! Let’s make a plan and jump in together.Find the reading plan at ⁠⁠tasteandseek.org/bibleinayear ⁠⁠Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:You’re invited to join Cover to Cover, my Bible-in-a-year reading plan. I read through the Bible every other year, and this year I’d love for us to do it together. This is a low-key plan with monthly newsletter updates and an end-of-the-month reflection episode. If something stands out to you, I’d love to share your thoughts in the newsletter or on the podcast.In this episode you will hear:- Why I chose to make my own and not do The Bible Recap (though I will always support it!)- Cover to Cover includes a psalm a day and a monthly catch-up day to build in grace when we fall behind.- You’ll also find small “checkpoint” celebrations when we finish books of the Bible — because little wins matter.- An extra podcast and bonus newsletter to encourage us in our Cover to Cover journey!- Before we begin, remember:If you miss a day, keep going.Our goal is God’s presence, not perfection.There’s no prize for finishing — daily faithfulness is the real victory.Let’s make a plan and jump in together.Find the reading plan at tasteandseek.org/bibleinayear Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Taste and Seek Bible Reading Plan⁠- Everlasting Life Ministries⁠Connect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:Merry Christmas my friends! In our conversation this week, we reflect on the meaning of “let every heart prepare Him room” and how preparing for Christ goes far beyond Christmas traditions. We explore how true joy is found in surrender—of our schedules, comfort, and control. From listening to his pings, packing meals locally to serving overseas, this conversation invites listeners to open their hands and hearts to the Holy Spirit, see Jesus in the overlooked, and discover how joy and suffering often walk hand in hand. As we look toward the coming year, the challenge is simple but costly: make room for Him, and let that space transform how we live, serve, and love.In this episode you will hear:"Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room” Is More Than a LyricExploring how familiar Christmas carols—especially Joy to the World—carry deep, challenging theology. Preparing Him room isn’t sentimental; it’s a call to surrender control, comfort, and convenience. Worship requires engaging both heart and mind.Preparing Him Room Costs Us Our ScheduleSharing real-life stories of serving locally—like Everlasting Life Ministries—and how service often feels inconvenient, uncomfortable, and unpredictable. Letting Jesus in means loosening our grip on time, expectations, and control, and learning to serve without a “savior complex.”Joy and Suffering Coexist When We See Jesus in OthersReflecting on how serving—especially globally—reshapes our perspective. Seeing joy in places of deep hardship, learning from others’ stories, and recognizing that when we serve the overlooked, we encounter Jesus Himself. Preparing Him room changes how we live, love, and see people going forward.Open Hands Lead to Open Hearts (Local and Global Service)Discussing how listening to the Holy Spirit often begins with small, ordinary steps—serving where help is needed, saying yes before having all the answers. From local church service to global missions like Asia and Africa, obedience grows through availability, not certainty.Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠⁠Tommee Proffitt Christmas- Everlasting Life Ministries- ⁠Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and ChristmasConnect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:This week, we get to chat with the owners of the lovely Freckled Pear Co. Sonya and Andee! These two life long friends through their own desires to have a creative outlet turned into a beautiful business that blesses each person who receives their jewelry.Sonya and Andee launched Freckled Pear Co. in 2021 shortly after the pandemic hoping not only to fill their personal tank, but also in a way to care for their families.Their story and vision will encourage you in any endeavor you have.In this episode you will hear:The impact of beauty Andee and Sonya share sweet moments where they know the importance of jewelry in difficult times and also remembering the joyful moments too.Fear of failure shouldn't stop us from trying Sonya and Andee encourage entrepreneurs to not let fear hold us back. We never know how things will turn out. It's ok to pivot.Moms need creative outlets It is healthy for moms to find other avenues to bring creativity in our lives. We need it to not only model for our kids, but to also remember that God gave us other skills and abilities. Motherhood is only a piece to us!Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠Shop Freckled Pear Co.- Follow Freckled Pear Co. on IG- The Wellness Collective- ⁠Patrick Lencioni- Jon AcuffConnect with T+S!Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:In this pre-Thanksgiving episode, we talk about what it means to end well in light of the holidays—with our families, our friendships, and the people we love most. We will talk about choosing grace, releasing expectations, and asking Jesus to help us end well. When family feels complicated and gatherings feel fragile, may this episode offer warmth, wisdom, and hope.In this episode you will hear:Ending well begins with the Holy Spirit’s guidance.We can’t control other people’s actions or reactions, but we can invite the Holy Spirit to shape our own responses, soften our hearts, and lead us toward peace—even when it’s painful.Adjusting expectations brings freedom and gentleness.Many relational tensions come from unrealistic or unspoken expectations. Accepting loved ones as they are (not as we wish they were) creates room for peace, compassion, and healthier connection.Honest reflection helps us take ownership of our part.Rather than focusing on who’s “most at fault,” we’re invited to look at the log in our own eye. Humility and self-awareness help us contribute to healing instead of fueling hurt.Relationships are strengthened through intentional memories.Shared meals, simple traditions, kindness, and joy-filled moments become “deposits” in our relational accounts—especially in seasons where things feel fragile or tense.Grief, boundaries, and acceptance are part of loving well.Some relationships won’t be what we hope, and that loss needs to be acknowledged. Yet even in disappointment, we can choose grace, prayer, and a posture of hope—trusting that Jesus can redeem what we cannot fix.Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠My sister Danielle's Substack: Phantom of the Coffee- The Chronicles of Narnia Series- Sally Clarkson PodcastT+S Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is December16 on zoom!To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:This week, we’re sitting down with author Jessica Mathisen to talk about her beautiful new picture book, No Matter Where I Go — a story that reminds children (and grown-ups, too) that God never leaves us. Through gentle words and heartfelt storytelling, Jessica shares how her faith, family, and love for kids shape her writing and her message of unconditional love.Jessica always had a heart caring for children and when infertility led her and her husband to foster care, they followed the Lord's leading. She is a wife, speaker, podcaster, and author as well as a foster, bio, and adoptive mama.This year, she launched her new children's picture book, No Matter Where I Go, a story written from the perspective of a little girl in foster care. Her desire was for other kids in care to feel seen and encouraged that no matter where they go, God knows exactly where they are.Her book is not only for kids in care, but for everyone! It is a gentle way to teach all children about a different reality for so many around us.In this episode you will hear:A Family’s Journey into Foster CareJessica shares how she and her husband first felt called into the world of foster care, what that journey has taught them, and how it’s changed their understanding of love and family.The Story Behind the StorybookDiscover how No Matter Where I Go was born — the inspiration, the heart, and the message that grew from Jessica’s real-life experiences of caring for children who need a safe place to land.Trusting God with Every OutcomeJessica offers gentle encouragement for parents and caregivers to release control and trust God’s plan — even when the path is uncertain or the story doesn’t unfold as expected.The Power of CommunityLearn why none of us are meant to walk this road alone, and how strong, supportive communities make all the difference for families involved in foster care.A Call to CompassionJessica challenges us to open our hearts and hands — reminding us that everyone has a part to play in the foster care story, whether by fostering, supporting, or simply showing up in love.Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠Jessica's book No Matter Where I Go-Jessica's website- ⁠Follow Jessica on IG and her podcast Fullness of Joy- Ready or Not by Pam Parish- Corrie ten Boom The Hiding Place - Katherine Wolf Hope HealsT+S Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of events, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is November 18 on zoom!To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:At her church's women's event, Linnea had the privilege to share about the hope we find in feasting together. Why does a feast matter? While sharing her story of loss, Linnea shares how God uses feasts to instill in us hope. With the holidays upon us, this is a timely word to encourage those who are walking into the season with heartache. You don't have to sit alone or suffer silently while people are missing from the table. It's also a reminder that our hope is ultimately in the One who plans the greatest feast to come where there will be no more pain and no more sorrow!In this episode you will hear:- A fun food experience while in Ghana visiting Touch a Life- Linnea's miscarriage story- We are not alone though we may feel like it- To embrace hope as we attend each feastResources mentioned:- Touch a Life - Jantsen's Gift by Pam Cope- Taste and Seek Prayer JournalT+S Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is November 18 at 7pm on zoom.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:In the part 2 of our conversation about simplicity, Catherine shares how minimalism isn't only good for our living spaces, but our souls. It's an honest episode that will challenge how we are to declutter our lives in a way that will bring about true and lasting healing.In this episode you will hear:- How minimalism helps us sort through the junk inside us: mentally and emotionally.- In loss, we can let go of things to truly honor the person without repeatedly reliving trauma- Minimalism doesn't lead to perfection, but is rather a lifestyle where we learn to appreciate what we have.- As regularly let go of things, we develop a habit that empowers us to also care for others around us.Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠Catherine's Life Coaching: Dog Tag Days: Protecting Your Peace While Protecting Your Country (more details to come!)- Part 1 of our conversation- ⁠You're Not Crazy, You're Grieving by Dr. Alan Wolfelt-Journey Through Grief by Dr. Alan Wolfelt- The Minimalists- Declutter and Dwell Catherine's friend CourtneyT+S Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is October 28 on zoom!To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:Minimalism is popular (especially during 2020), but what are the deeper benefits to it? Why does living simply or pursuing a decluttered life actually provide value to our every day?Milspouse and life coach, Catherine Williams (also known in the IG world for milspouse millenial) shares with us in this first episode the various ways simplicity will impact us and our homes for the better.In this episode you will hear:- How simplicity supported her as a single parent while her husband was deployed- Creating systems and routines benefit the whole family- It challenges us to dig deeper into our thoughts and patterns- Decluttering aids us in the restlessness and helplessness we can feel when life is overwhelmingResources mentioned:- ⁠⁠Catherine's Life Coaching: Dog Tag Days: Protecting Your Peace While Protecting Your Country (more details to come!)- The Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo- The Masquerade Ball supporting The Next Wave Ministries- The new T+S Bible study launching later this year!T+S Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is October 28 on zoom!To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:We are back! After a summer break I am thrilled to bring you a season of deeper encouragement and hope. We spent time last year talking with guests who help us weather through the storms of life and this season, we're talking about what to do with our stories.You will be challenged to ask, "now what?" In this episode you will hear:- Hope for your story and future- Two unlikely men from Scripture who Jesus shows the reality of "dead to life" miracles.- A surprise from T+S coming soon!- Encouragement to keep shining your light just like the Temple in Jerusalem because you can impact your community for the good!Resources mentioned:- ⁠Can I Trust the Bible with Wes Huff (Light from temple mention)- Tori Hope Peterson's New Book: Breaking the Patterns That Break You- The Psalm of Life by Henry Wadsworth LongfellowT+S Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is September 30 on zoom!To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:In Part 2 of our discussion with Shannon and Sarah, they give practical tips of navigating tough conversations as well as living in the new normal. This is our final episode for the season! We will pick back up in the fall. Would you please take a minute to fill out this survey? Thank you!In this episode you will hear:- It's important to "stay curious" before jumping to conclusions in our frustration- Journaling as a family can help external and internal processors- Work slowly into the new normal as a family by bringing in new memories- Self-awareness is important in having healthy and safe conversationsResources mentioned:- Fun stack of conversation cards- An article for helping children deal with grief- Gottman Card Deck App- ⁠Interview with Sarah Wilson⁠- Part 1 with Shannon and Sarah- To connect with Sarah, ⁠click here⁠.- To connect with Shannon, ⁠click here⁠.⁠⁠⁠T+S Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meetings are July 22 and August 22.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:Are there other ways to connect with our kids other than family movie nights or vacations (and those are good things!)?Are there other ways to disciple our children other than signing up for every VBS, youth group, or Sunday school class? (again- good things! Support your local church!)And yet! There absolutely can be a change for our families to make deeper connections albeit, uncomfortable, out of the norm, and could potentially be frustrating.Serving together creates more opportunities for our families to flourish- but how do we get started?In this episode you will hear:- The heartbeat of The Salt + Light Project and why it came to be.- The four ways it can ultimately change our families to be the best they can be!- Why serving together matters for the development of our children- The how-to get started with Serve Summer. I hope you'll join us!Resources mentioned:- Serve Summer PDF Guide- No Matter Where I Go by Jessica Mathisen- Survey for Serve SummerT+S Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is June 24 with guest speaker Carol Barry!To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:When grief/loss hit a family, how do they navigate the new normal? They are left picking up the pieces for a situation they never saw coming. Why do some families crumble and others survive? What can we do so that our families can remain intact? Sarah Wilson a Licensed Professional Counselor and Shannon Myers a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist join the conversation bringing their expertise and experience by giving us practical tools and understanding for some of the most difficult times in our lives.In this episode you will hear:- Families have the opportunity to build something new and confront old broken patterns- Families who survive loss often take a collaborative approach in honoring one another's grieving process.- The outside community is critical for helping a family navigate the new normal- Humility in difficult conversations is key to bringing about lasting change- Creating emotionally healthy spaces allows loved ones to reconnectResources mentioned:- Interview with Sarah Wilson- To connect with Sarah, click here.- To connect with Shannon, click here.⁠T+S Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is June 24.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:Maycember hit hard and I feel like I am limping to the end of the school year. Does anyone else struggle with burnout or possibly being overworked? After finding my quiet moments not so quiet or soul filling, I noticed the Lord challenging me to adopt a grace based race and to quit striving so hard.In this episode you will hear:- A deep dive into Psalm 16 and how it can help us refocus to a grace based race- Recognizing the signs that we're striving: physically, mentally, and emotionally- Learning to find rest in God's presence and letting go of the idols we're chasing - Appreciating the boundaries God sets before us to truly find the peace and joy we craveResources mentioned:- Jessica Mathisen's episode from her podcast Fullness of JoyT+S Shoutout! I love sharing how our community has tasted and seen God's goodness! Do you have a moment to share? Go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is May 27.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:What do we do with the earth shattering events in our lives? How do we become part of our story without becoming our identity? In this conversation with Bethann Miller a certified Biblical Counselor and Founder of Safe Place Ministry, she challenges us to use our stories and the events in our lives to be what God uses to reach others. This is the gift of the resurrection. Death doesn't win and the eternity mindset forces us to look past the tragedy to the other side.In this episode you will hear:- We each are given a staff by God, but what are we going to do with it?- The Resurrection of Lazarus shows us the power of God bringing life into us as well as our role in taking the grave clothes off of others- A Resurrection mindset helps us to sit in the sorrow with others without becoming tethered to perpetual suffering. - We are invited to the radical middle of sitting with others and pointing to the hope we have in JesusResources mentioned:- Get Outside!!!- Interview with Lisa Jones and Building Ramps: A Conversation about Inclusion Ministries- Connect with Bethann Miller at www.safeplaceministry.orgT+S Shoutout! Thank you Natalie A. for our Taste + Seek Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is May 27.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:The final episode in 3 part mini series for Holy Week.In this third episode, we wrap up our reflection of God's goodness but this time, it's specifically in our lives. Using examples from Scripture to lead us, we will take time remembering God's specific goodness in our lives. Grab a journal and a pen or your notes' app on your phone because you'll want to write down how you've seen God's active presence in your life.Scripture references n this episode:Psalm 30Ruth 4: 14-15Genesis 20:6-71 Samuel 2: 1-2Joel 2:25Revelation 21: 1-82 Corinthians 1: 3-4Psalm 107: 1-3Resources mentioned:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchored: A Gathering for Women⁠⁠ ⁠-⁠ Part 1 Finding God's Goodness in Who He is⁠- Part 2 Finding God's Goodness in What He's Done- The Taste and Seek JournalAre you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Anchored: A Gathering- the first in person event on May 3rd in Allentown, PA. Come for worship, interactive teaching, a lunch, and an optional session in honor of Bereaved Mother's Day. For more information and to claim your ticket, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is April 29.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:Part 2 in a 3 Episode mini series for Holy Week.In this second episode, we will first focus on discovering God's goodness simply in what he has done. Starting from the Garden of Eden, to the Exodus, to the Cross, we will see his constant faithfulness even when sin has tried to destroy all things. This is a time of honest reflection to pour out our hearts before God remembering what he did on the cross, and why he did it.Scripture references n this episode:Genesis 1 + 2Exodus 3: 7-10Ezekiel 34: 1-5, 11-16Galatians 5: 19-21Luke 4: 16-19Philippians 2: 6-8Colossians 2: 13-15Romans 10: 9, 13Romans 8:1John 3:17John 15Poetry Reference: John Newton's Amazing GraceResources mentioned:- ⁠⁠⁠Anchored: A Gathering for Women⁠⁠ - Part 1 Finding God's Goodness in Who He isAre you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Anchored: A Gathering- the first in person event on May 3rd in Allentown, PA. Come for worship, interactive teaching, a lunch, and an optional session in honor of Bereaved Mother's Day. For more information and to claim your ticket, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is April 29.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:A Part 1 in a Part 3 mini series just in time for Holy Week. We talk about God's goodness often in nice platitudes or we can observe it in other people's lives.What about in our own life?In this first part, we will first focus on discovering God's goodness simply in who he is. You'll want to grab a journal, a pen, and find a time to be still while listening and reflecting.In this episode you will hear:Scripture references in this episode:Genesis 1:1Genesis 3:15Matthew 6: 25-27Luke 15:20Psalm 34:15-18Psalm 232 Kings 19: 32-34Genesis 18:20-28Psalm 103: 6-19Poetry Reference: William Blake's The ShepherdResources mentioned:- ⁠⁠Anchored: A Gathering for Women⁠Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Anchored: A Gathering- the first in person event on May 3rd in Allentown, PA. Come for worship, interactive teaching, a lunch, and an optional session in honor of Bereaved Mother's Day. For more information and to claim your ticket, ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠.Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠⁠page⁠⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is April 29.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:Can God truly redeem the darkest moments of our lives? Is there hope even when we can't see our way through? Amy Hinkle comes to encourage us that yes! There is always hope. As a doula, a homeschooling mom of 6, and a foster mom, she shares her deepest tragedy with her sweet Rhiannon and how that forever changed the trajectory of her life. In this epiosde you'll not only hear how God redeemed her grief, but also redeemed her life and gave her new purpose.In this episode you will hear:- Amy's encouragement that nothing is beyond God's ability to redeem and restore.- This is NOT a "quick fix" and silver lining messages are not welcomed.- We can find hope through the stories of the Bible to know that God's faithfulness then will remain with us now.- We are encouraged to use our stories to be a lifeline for others to see that wholeness and healing is possible.Resources mentioned:- Grief Share- ⁠Anchored: A Gathering for Women- The Growing Place- Connect with Amy at @bigmamahink on IG- Listen to her daughter's episode (Adriana Hinkle) Connecting with Young AdultsT+S Shoutout! Thank you Sarah A. for our Taste + Seek Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or send a voice mail (as an mp3 file) to [email protected] you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Anchored: A Gathering- the first in person event on May 3rd in Allentown, PA. Come for worship, interactive teaching, a lunch, and an optional session in honor of Bereaved Mother's Day. For more information and to claim your ticket, ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠.Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠⁠PDF version⁠⁠ and then head over to this ⁠⁠page⁠⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is April 29.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:What does it mean to have faith that anchors us in our lives? Why is it something to hold on to or rather, does it hold us?Join the conversation about how to see our faith in Jesus as the true anchor and the hope it does for usIn this episode you will hear:- a quick history about the anchor!- the encouragement that God is immovable and is able to guard us in turbulent times- The tremendous love of Christ to know us and become like us so that we can have a hope that isn't based on our worksResources mentioned:- History about anchors- Bible Project on Hebrews 6T+S Shoutout! Thank you Sarah P. for our Taste + Seek Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Just a quick thank you to Tuscarora Inn and Conference Center for how they have welcomed T+S to come and do workshops at their women's, mother/daughter, and couples' retreats. If you're looking for a retreat center that cares about building into youth, teens, young adults, women, men, and married couples, check them out here.Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Anchored: A Gathering- the first in person event on May 3rd in Allentown, PA. Come for worship, interactive teaching, a lunch, and an optional session in honor of Bereaved Mother's Day. For more information and to claim your ticket, ⁠click here⁠.Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠⁠ on Amazon or the ⁠PDF version⁠ and then head over to this ⁠page⁠ to get plugged in to the group. Next online meeting is April 29.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:Lamenting- what is it? Is it necessary? Is it allowed? Sarah Wilson a Licensed Professional Counselor shares through the loss of her mom as a late teen how lamenting has helped her heal. In this episode you will hear:- Lamenting gives us words to use when we don't know what to say- Lamenting is a biblical way to bring God into our pain- How counselors use counseling for processing their experiences- It is important to find a safe community to share our hurts so that we can find healingResources mentioned:- Brain spotting therapy- Connect with Sarah on her Psychology Today profile or email herThank you Kayla W. for our Taste + Seek Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Get connected with the T+S Community:Anchored: A Gathering- the first in person event on May 3rd in Allentown, PA. Come for worship, interactive teaching, a lunch, and an optional session in honor of Bereaved Mother's Day. For more information and to claim your ticket, click here.Interested in the monthly meet ups of the Deeply Rooted Group? First, grab your copy of The ⁠Deeply Rooted Journal⁠ on Amazon or the PDF version and then head over to this page to get plugged in to the group. First meeting launches March 18 and you can join at any time! To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis:How do we come alongside someone who is walking in a wilderness season? Maybe we are a mentor, a parent, a teacher, or a youth leader and we find ourselves trying to understand how best to encourage someone we love.Linnea shares three questions that are revealed during difficult times and they relate to our identity, purpose, and future. Using scripture, personal testimony, and moments of reflection, these three questions will encourage you in your mentoring.In this episode you will hear:- three questions that our wilderness reveals- how to use those questions in a mentor/mentee, parent/child relationship- the importance of trusting in God's character- recognizing our children walk through their own wilderness and as parents, we need to come alongside them.Resources mentioned:- Psalm 139- Ephesians 1-3- John Mark Comer episode Naming Your Stage of ApprenticeshipTaste and Seek Shoutout! If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news.Did you know there are two journals from Taste and Seek??The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taste and Seek Prayer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is designed for individuals and families to record their prayers to see God's presence in their lives. To find out more details, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.The Deeply Rooted Journal is a companion for your personal relationship growth with Jesus through the spiritual disciplines. In the 12 month journal, you focus on a specific discipline (prayer, fasting, etc.), action steps, resources to come alongside, and pages to write down observations. There is also a page to reflect on what should be changed month to month.To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek

Synopsis: Trials and tribulations are going to come always when we least expect them. Shock is a natural state of being when we are first given the bad news for any kind of loss (health, job, financial, relationship...), but what can be done about it? In preparing for the unexpected, Luke and Linnea share 5 "tools" that we can put in our toolkit for when these moments strike. They won't fix the problem, but they will help us and those around us weather through the storms. In this episode you will hear: - 5 tools to help navigate shock - we can't make our state of shock go faster, but we can endure it well - the importance of anchors and rhythms in times of loss - take time to invest in relationships now that will carry us in our darkest moments. Resources mentioned: - Reading the Bible (check out this Lectio Bible from John Mark Comer) - Journaling (The Taste and Seek Journal is helpful for remembering God's faithfulness and also there's a NEW JOURNAL from T+S). - Jon Acuff's Soundtracks and also his book for teens Taste and Seek Shoutout! Thank you to our special guest Hannah for her shoutout. If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠⁠. Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news. To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek Did you know there's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taste and Seek Prayer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? It is designed for individuals and families to record their prayers to see God's presence in their lives. To find out more details, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Synopsis: Amy Perez and her mom Sue Wollenhaupt share how numbness was a gift after losing a beloved daughter and sister, Laura Wollenhaupt in a tragic car accident while traveling down to Disney World. Amy shares how numbness helped her process the grief of losing her sister and Sue shares how numbness gave a bit of respite as a grieving mom. In this episode you will hear: - their story of loss and hope to come - numbness is a gift not only a way to escape reality - the importance of processing deep emotions - learning how to grieve as a family - the reality that grief isn't linear and it's ok for it to come in waves Resources mentioned: - The Bible -Two verses Sue held onto: Hebrews 13:8 "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." Nehemiah 8:10 "the joy of the Lord is my strength" - Amy held onto the hymn "Turn your eyes upon Jesus" and "Because You Are" by Everybodyduck Taste and Seek Shoutout! Thank you to our special guest Heather Weikert for her shoutout. If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠⁠ click here⁠⁠. Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠⁠T+S email⁠⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news. To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek Did you know there's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taste and Seek Prayer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? It is designed for individuals and families to record their prayers to see God's presence in their lives. To find out more details, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Synopsis: Luke and Linnea share what walking through their miscarriage was like. They are honest about the struggles individually and as a couple. Now almost two years later from the loss, they share what they learned hoping that it'll help other couples walking through a similar loss. In this episode you will hear: - the story of one day celebrating pregnancy to a difficult doctor's appointment - the fallout of that year and how it impacted them individually - what unexpected goodness came from the miscarriage Resources mentioned: - Tish Harrison Warren's Prayer in the Night - Tim Keller's Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering -Diane Langberg's Suffering and the Heart of God Taste and Seek Shoutout! Thank you to our special guest Charleen Bower for her shoutout. If you have a shout out you'd like to share, go ahead and⁠ click here⁠. Are you liking the episodes and want to connect more? Get the ⁠T+S email⁠ twice a month and be in the know of workshops, new resources, and other exciting news. To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek Did you know there's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taste and Seek Prayer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? It is designed for individuals and families to record their prayers to see God's presence in their lives. To find out more details, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Synopsis: The last of the mini series about spiritual disciplines. Practical resources (books/articles) to help you as you navigate the area you want to grow in. In this episode you will hear: - Articles to read and reflect over. - Remembering the point is to fix our eyes on Jesus! Resources mentioned: Fasting: A Hunger for God by John Piper Generosity: Dave Ramsey Article Bible reading: Ruth Chou Simons ,YouVersion, Phylicia Masonheimer Bible study: TBR, Jen Wilkin, Jackie Hill Perry, Daily Grace Co. See also Phylicia Masonheimer, not mentioned in the episode, but Priscilla Shirer is also a great resource! Bible memory: Journey Women , the Psalms Project Music (Psalm 34), Seeds Family Worship, Slugs and Bugs Prayer: Brother Lawrence, God in my Everything, Taste and Seek Prayer Journal Fellowship- books by Sally Clarkson John Mark Comer- Practicing the Way Taste and Seek Shoutout! Thank you to our special guest for our first shout of God's goodness (my little friend did a great job!). If you have a shout out of God's goodness, send a message to [email protected] or connect on IG or FB. To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek Did you know there's a ⁠⁠⁠⁠Taste and Seek Prayer Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠? It is designed for individuals and families to record their prayers to see God's presence in their lives. To find out more details, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Synopsis: Continuing our conversation from last time but now asking questions about how to go deeper. What are the best questions to ask as we prepare for new changes? We want to remember that the reason we are adding or adjusting these spiritual discplines in our lives is to grow closer in the company of Jesus. In this episode you will hear: - Three questions to reflect on the heart of change - Why it's important to test out a new rhythm and adjust accordingly - How to continue on in moments when it feels like nothing is happening Resources: - ⁠What Are Spiritual Disciplines⁠ from Desiring God - ⁠10 Spiritual Disciplines to Strengthen Your Faith⁠ from Cru - ⁠Spiritual Disciplines⁠ by D.A. Carson from The Gospel Coalition - All it Takes is a Goal by Jon Acuff - Episode 10 7 Spiritual Disciplines Pt. 1 To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek Did you know there's a ⁠⁠⁠Taste and Seek Prayer Journal⁠⁠⁠? It is designed for individuals and families to record their prayers to see God's presence in their lives. To find out more details, click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

Synopsis: With the holidays approaching, there are a mix of feelings. We are caught up by the hustle and bustle of preparations. We remember fondly of times gone by. And sometimes, we knowing coming to this new gathering that there are people missing or tensions simmering. This is not what a gathering should be and yet, it is often our reality. In this short episode, I wrote a lament to pray over you and encourage you as you head to the table set before you. May it draw your eyes to the One who is ever with you and will one day make all things right. Resources: ⁠⁠For a limited time only, get your copy of the Taste and Seek Prayer Journal for $15 click here!* For other wonderful liturgies, check out Every Moment Holy. *This deal is only at the link above. Not available on Amazon. To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek and Facebook Taste and Seek

Synopsis: Wrapping up a year often gives us a chance to reflect on what went well and what we want to do differently in the new year. In this three part series, we will be preparing and talking about growing closer to God through spiritual disciplines. In this episode, we focus on seven spiritual disciplines we see modeled and supported by scripture. In this episode you will hear: - Seven spiritual disciplines supported by scripture - The purpose of them in regards to our faith - Sharing how God has met me in prayer - The challenge for you, the listener, to ask yourself which of the disciplines would be best for me to develop in the new year? Resources: - What Are Spiritual Disciplines from Desiring God - 10 Spiritual Disciplines to Strengthen Your Faith from Cru - Spiritual Disciplines by D.A. Carson from The Gospel Coalition - Evidence Not Yet Seen an autobiography of Darlene Deibler Rose surviving a Japanese concentration camp in WWII -The Bible Recap -O, How Gratitude Hurts Pastor Bud Daneker's sermon from Horizon Church - Ep. 1 Fresh Pages: Revamping Your Bible Reading Plan To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek Did you know there's a ⁠⁠Taste and Seek Prayer Journal⁠⁠? It is designed for individuals and families to record their prayers to see God's presence in their lives. To find out more details, click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

Synopsis: In Part 2 of our conversation, you'll hear Lisa share the practical application of how to begin a ministry for special needs. Hear how her church is working towards breaking barriers and navigating conflict. You'll be encouraged to hear how healthy conflict is necessary in all churches to bring about the lasting change desired to see the Body of Christ grow. Her honesty, passion, and desire to care for all people in the church is evident. To catch up on part 1, listen on Spotify or Apple Podcast. In this episode you will hear: - Three common barriers to starting an inclusion ministry - The importance of church leadership prioritizing the various needs in its congregation - Understanding that the whole church is responsible for caring for its members - How healthy conflict can provide creative resolutions that benefit the body as a whole - How to find the best resources to launch an inclusion ministry - Hear Lisa's call and challenge to intentionally seek out those who are different than us and genuinely love each other - 1 Corinthians 12 and 13 Resources: ⁠Riverbend Church⁠ in Allentown, PA ⁠Night to Shine⁠ in the Lehigh Valley ⁠Night to Shine⁠ any location ⁠Disability and the Church⁠ by Lamar Hardwick ⁠The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen Year Old Boy with Autism⁠ by Naoki Higashida ⁠Brain Forest⁠ by Sandhya Menon To connect with Lisa, email her at [email protected] To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out ⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠ or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek Did you know there's a ⁠Taste and Seek Prayer Journal⁠? It is designed for individuals and families to record their prayers to see God's presence in their lives. To find out more details, click ⁠here⁠.

Synopsis: When Lisa Jones became a mom, little did she know how God would use her son to open her eyes to see the needs of many in her church. After her son's diagnosis of Autism, Lisa began to see how separated the neurodivergent and neurotypical communities actually were. Her passion to include all people to truly be one church spurred the creation of inclusion ministries at her local church. In this episode you will hear: - How building ramps helps build the entire church. - Some of the struggles families of neurodivergent children face and how we can come together. - The emphasis of 1 Corinthians 12 that we are all one body and need to care for those in our midst. Resources: Riverbend Church in Allentown, PA Night to Shine in the Lehigh Valley Night to Shine any location Disability and the Church by Lamar Hardwick The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen Year Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida Brain Forest by Sandhya Menon To connect more with Taste and Seek, check out www.tasteandseek.org or follow on IG at @taste.and.seek Did you know there's a Taste and Seek Prayer Journal? It is designed for individuals and families to record their prayers to see God's presence in their lives. To find out more details, click here.

Synopsis: We love our kids more than anything else, but wouldn't a handbook for our unique children be helpful? From navigating sleepless nights, discipling our kids, and figuring out every meal, motherhood is a high calling. The reality is we need women who have walked before us to help us rise to the mothers we have always wanted to be. Kim Grant comes alongside as a voice of wisdom to encourage us to seek out mentors in a stage ahead of us. In this episode you'll hear: - The importance of seeking out community in motherhood. - Humility is the key ingredient between a mentor and mentee relationship. - Encouragement for seasoned moms to become mentors. - We are always learning, but we can encourage each other along the way. - Hope for the mom of adult children and in-laws. Resources: ⁠Beholding and Becoming⁠ by Ruth Chou Simons ⁠Famous at Home⁠ by Dr. Josh Straub and the ⁠podcast⁠ ⁠Kim's Chocolate Chip Cookies⁠ ⁠Gentle and Lowly⁠ by Dane Ortlund ⁠Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World⁠ by Kristen Welch ⁠Doing Life With Your Adult Children ⁠by Jim Burns ⁠Thirty-One Days of Praise⁠ by Ruth Myers ⁠The Life Giving Home⁠ by Sally Clarkson To connect with Kim follow her at her website: ⁠Kim Grant Home⁠ Instagram: ⁠@kim_grant_home⁠ Facebook: ⁠Kim Grant Home Blog⁠ Her course is not yet available, but follow and subscribe to stay up to date with her Intentional Motherhood Course. ** Did you know there is a new way to journal prayers? Check out the ⁠Taste and Seek Prayer Journal⁠ on Amazon! ** Want to stay up to date with the latest events or podcasts? Connect with Linnea on her website at ⁠www.tasteandseek.org⁠

Synopsis: Israel Agbovi and Gideon Degbe join Luke and Linnea in this special two hour episode discussing their stories of life on a boat as a child slave on Lake Volta and after rescue. Now, as young men, their lives are completely different and they are passionate about developing the Ghanaian youth as well as telling the stories of those around them because of the hope they have. In this episode you will hear: - the reality for many children living on Lake Volta. -how organizations like Touch a Life are making an impact for future generations. - how to support men (and women) like Israel and Gideon who are raising awareness and advocating for long term change in Ghana. - how they still have hope in a good God amidst the challenges they faced. To connect with Israel and Gideon: Israel- Impact Shoot on IG @impact.shoot Gideon- Youth Development Project IG @ydp_ghana *website coming soon* Touch a Life- @touchalife and @touchalife_gh www.touchalifekids.org To connect with Taste + Seek: www.tasteandseek.org IG- @taste.and.seek FB- Taste and Seek Did you know there's a Taste and Seek Prayer Journal? Whether you love to write a lot or little, this journal is designed to collect your (or your family's) prayers. It organizes your prayers so that you will see not only what you prayed, but how God answered it. By the last page, you will have a collection that declares how personal and attentive God is to you and that he is truly the God who sees. For more information, check out this link:

Synopsis: Luke and Linnea Smith had an incredible opportunity to go to Touch a Life Care Center in Ghana with their church this past summer. This episode is a precursor for an upcoming interview with two of our friends from Ghana. Topics include: - why it's important to go on a mission trip and what it means for everyone involved - hope after trauma - the impact of slavery all over the world - how to live in the day to day after an inspirational trip - trusting God with the unknown Resources mentioned in the show: Pam Cope's book Jansten's Gift Touch a Life Foundation Francis and Lisa Chan's book You and Me Forever (this book impacted us our first year of marriage) Cape Coast Castle Tyler Staton and Christine Caine's Interview: On Earth as it is in Heaven on the Living Like Fools Podcast Did you know there's a Taste and Seek Prayer Journal? -if you like bullet journaling, or short and sweet prayers, or even looking for a simplified way to record answered prayers, this is a great tool! It collects an individual or family's prayers so that at the end, you have a personal history of God's faithfulness in your life. For more information about T+S, follow along at @taste.and.seek. on IG and Facebook and at www.tasteandseek.org

With the US presidential election in less than two months, the emotional temperature among our nation has rocketed. Our relationships have suffered among those we disagree with, many are becoming politically and religiously homeless in the process, and the fear of the uncertain future is overwhelming. What are we to do? Sam Chen from the show Face the Issues joins our conversation to how to navigate this season. He brings hope and encouragement to us and ultimately reminding us that God is on the throne no matter who takes office. References made in the episode: Samuel Chen's website Face the Issues YouTube Lighthouse TV Sam Chen and Hon. Jeff Coleman interview Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman With All Due Respect by Jeff Coleman Mere Civility by Teresa Bejan Thirteen Minutes: Winning, Losing, and Living as Taught by the 2016 Election by Samuel Chen

Do you remember dates- specifically ones that are more painful? To anyone else, it could be a normal Tuesday, but to you, it's the anniversary when your life changed drastically. In this short episode, I wanted to take time to pray over you because I too remember difficult anniversaries in my life. We can give ourselves the space to grieve with hope. While we're sad for now, we know that the God of all comfort will bring beauty from the ashes. Resources mentioned in this episode: Tish Harrison Warren's Prayer in the Night https://tishharrisonwarren.com/ Every Moment Holy https://store.rabbitroom.com/collections/every-moment-holy Click here to get your copy of the Taste and Seek Prayer Journal For more information and to get the T+S newsletter, check out www.tasteandseek.org